BA in Education - Secondary Education (History) in Phoenix United States | Arizona State University

Middle and high school educators play a vital role in sparking intellectual curiosity, changing lives, and building stronger communities. Through a combination of academic studies, hands-on internships, and teaching residencies, this program equips you to earn teaching certification upon graduation and educate students in grades 6-12. The BAE in secondary education with a history specialization emphasizes blending technology into instruction while building historical expertise, offering practical training to develop classroom-ready teaching abilities.

Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College employs a collaborative model for teacher preparation, enabling students to gain professional experience (through internships and residencies) alongside peer teams while receiving mentorship from ASU faculty and accomplished certified educators. Candidates progress through multiple internships before undertaking a full-semester teaching residency. These team-based learning experiences cultivate skills for working cooperatively with colleagues to support students' academic growth and emotional well-being. The program's professional components create repeated opportunities to translate theoretical knowledge into effective classroom practice.

Program completers receive both a bachelor's degree in their subject area and ASU's institutional recommendation for Arizona Secondary Education (6-12) certification. For Arizona certification eligibility, candidates must additionally pass either the National Evaluation Series or Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments professional knowledge examination.